Although it may not be a factor you consider when purchasing a smartphone, the kernel used in your device has a significant impact on its functionality. It’s this component that manages everything from your smartphone’s memory to its file systems. If your kernel is dated, your device may exhibit noticeable performance issues, or worse — it could have critical security vulnerabilities. To help Tensor-based Pixel phone owners avoid these pitfalls, Google is now rumored to be working on such an update.
